Books

Listen to Award-Winning Short Story DOLLHOUSED

Posted on December 16, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

That’s right, it’s here! You can now read and/or listen to my short story, DOLLHOUSED, which landed in the winners’ circle in the StarPath Creatives Writing contest.

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The Games That Inspire My Writing (Part 3)

Posted on August 6, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

Last time we talked about my abiding love for the Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver series, and how it taught me the courage to go nuts with stories (and how it partially inspired my Deadgirl Saga).

This week I’m casting the net a bit wider, with a trio of unconnected but stylistically related games that made me want to write my own epic fantasy series. Alongside a heaping helping of D&D and fantasy novels in my youth, of course.

Let’s get into the business with three beloved 90’s classics: THE SECRET OF MANA, ILLUSION OF GAIA, and the FINAL FANTASY series.

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Get DJINN & TONIC in Paperback Now

Posted on July 3, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

In this uncertain world of digimalization and online perfidy, grab a real book! It needs no charger, it can’t be deleted from your library, and it smells like knowledge. In other words, DJINN & TONIC is now available for your physical perusement!

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2025 in Books (Part 1): Recommendations and Reviews

Posted on July 2, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

It’s July, so time to show off some of the novels I’ve read this year, like a cat stacking up dead lizards on your porch.

My plan this year was simple: read 24 books (double what I read last year), and only pull books I already own but haven’t read yet. One, to actually get to some of the books I’ve been gifted over the past couple decades, and two, because money.

Overall, it’s been a solid six months. Almost all bangers.

Alright, here we go:

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DJINN & TONIC Release Day! (Ebook)

Posted on June 26, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath (how come only breath is “bated,” worth a Google I suppose), now’s the time to un…bate. Sorry. DJINN & TONIC is officially a bouncing baby girl today, available for purchasing and/or reading on Kindle or KOBO if you don’t support Amazon. Which, I get it.

Stay tuned for a sample of the entire first chapter below!

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Announcement: Pre-Order DJINN & TONIC Now

Posted on June 16, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

Pre-order what?! DJINN & TONIC is my newest novel, an urban fantasy thriller for lovers of noir and djinn with a punk vibe. It’s a love letter to both genie stories and being an exhausted 20-something with a shit job, ride-or-die friends, and a demanding boss.

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“How Can I Help” Added, Take a Look If You’re Cool

Posted on February 13, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

Think me or my books are neat? I’ve created a page to finally answer the question: “How Can I Help?”

Check it out for links to review any of the books, do a testimonial, or spread the word. I basically can’t do this without you, the readers. Please consider taking a moment, even just to leave a star rating somewhere.

Your voice can change my life and help me write more books, and it’s never been more appreciated.

Thank you!! Click on the button below to check it out:

How Can I Help?

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DEADGIRL Picked by “The Indie Author Project,” In Libraries

Posted on January 23, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

This morning I woke up to great news: DEADGIRL has been chosen by “The Indie Author Project,” and is available in libraries across Riverside County and the state of California in participating locations. I believe it’s also available further than that, depending upon local participation and programs. You can grab a copy here if you’ve got a Biblioboard account.

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Author Chat: H.D. Scott, Writer of “Glik’s Fables”

Posted on January 14, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

This is B.C. Johnson, your Boblin the Goblin-ish author, and today we’re sitting down with H.D. Scott, author of the “Glik’s Fables” series.

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Author Chat: Liz Hurst, Writer of “EDITING YOUR OWN NOVEL”

Posted on January 9, 2025 by B.C. Johnson

This is B.C. Johnson, your ruthlessly editing, red pen-wielding author, and today we’re sitting down with Liz Hurst, author of A LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS and The Wordsmith Guides series, including EDITING YOUR OWN NOVEL.

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